Fully funded PhD in Management at INSEAD: study in Europe and Asia, launch an international academic career

Are you curious about how organisations and markets work, and motivated to shape them through meaningful, rigorous research? The INSEAD PhD in Management prepares you for a rewarding career as a business school professor, through five years of intensive research training in a small, carefully selected cohort.

INSEAD, one of the world's leading and most diverse business schools, is renowned for its commitment to producing leaders who positively impact society. With campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, INSEAD offers an unparalleled international experience and a rigorous academic environment.

Applications for the mid-August 2027 intake are now open. Apply at https://inse.ad/phd-apply-2027.

At a glance

·        Positions: 16-18 PhD in Management candidates

·        Funding: five years, fully funded

·        Locations: Europe Campus (Fontainebleau) or Asia Campus (Singapore), with a mandatory campus exchange

·        Start: mid-August 2027

·        Language: taught in English

A truly global doctoral experience

·        Study at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, near Paris and within easy reach of the UK

·        Study at our Asia Campus in Singapore, a leading global business and financial hub and a living laboratory for studying business across the fast-growing Asian economies

·        Learn alongside faculty and peers in one of the most international PhD communities in the world

·        Benefit from close mentorship by renowned faculty

Strategic alliances with Wharton and Sorbonne

·        Wharton: a unique PhD exchange option in your second year

·        Sorbonne: access to our behavioural research lab in Paris, and the option to pursue the INSEAD-Sorbonne dual degree from your third year, alongside the INSEAD PhD

Fully funded to focus on research
Regardless of nationality or background, every admitted candidate receives a five-year scholarship, renewed annually based on satisfactory progress:

·        Full tuition fee waiver

·        Competitive annual stipend covering accommodation and living costs

·        Research and conference budget

·        Comprehensive international health insurance

More details: https://inse.ad/phd/financing

A distinctive edge, wherever you go
As business schools around the world increasingly look to internationalise their faculty, an INSEAD PhD gives you a globally trained profile that stands out, whether you build your career in the UK, Europe, Asia or the US.

Who is welcome to apply
We welcome talented graduates from around the world, including from UK universities.

·        A bachelor's degree in any subject; three-year degrees are accepted, and a business background is not essential

·        A master's degree or research experience is advantageous but not required

·        No advisor selection or formal research proposal at application; you finalise both in year 3

·        A strong academic record, analytical skills and a genuine interest in an academic career in your chosen field

Research specialisations:

·        Accounting and Control

·        Decision Sciences

·        Entrepreneurship

·        Finance

·        Marketing

·        Organisational Behaviour

·        Strategy

·        Technology and Operations Management

Programme at a glance

·        Years 1–2: core and advanced coursework, research papers, research practicum, campus exchange and field comprehensive exam

·        Years 3–5: research proposal and defence, advisor selection, job market preparation, dissertation defence and graduation

What’s expected from you as an INSEAD PhD candidate

·        Take up courses and training to strengthen your research and teaching skills

·        Conduct original, high-quality research in your chosen area

·        Collaborate with faculty members on research projects

·        Contribute to the academic community through publications and presentations at conferences

Assist in teaching activities, including tutorials and workshops